"Seven Pounds" worth it's weight in emotion

Will Smith stars as Ben Thomas, a morally driven IRS agent haunted by a terrible past. Hoping to atone for his past sins, Ben uses his power at the IRS to find and help those in need, including a blind man (Woody Harrelson) and - most notably - a young woman with a severe heart condition (Rosario Dawson).

The movie might not be for everybody. If you can connect with the story and the characters then you'll be drawn in. It's plot holes are filled with emotional bridges, allowing them to be overlooked. Smith is enigmatic and sympathetic as Ben Thomas. The score really worked well, especially a few of the more emotional cues. Rosario Dawson was just lovely as always.

"Seven Pounds" is one of the most emotional movies I have ever seen. Maybe I saw it at just the right time. Maybe it's because lately, watching/reading the news, all we ever see now are horror stories of compromised morals or lack thereof. It's hard to keep our faith in humanity with all those terrible things going on in this world. That's why we need a reminder that the world isn't always so bleak; that there are good, selfless people out there willing to bring about change.

And sometimes the knowledge that you're doing good is the only reward you'll need.Grade: A